Navigating the bustling streets of Act 3 in Baldur's Gate 3 eventually brings players to the Circus of the Last Days, where a seemingly lighthearted carnival quickly turns grim. Speaking with the ringmaster Lucretious triggers one of the most sprawling scavenger hunts in the game, tasking your party with recovering the severed remains of a beloved performer. To successfully conclude this gruesome mystery, adventurers must explore hidden basements, ancient ruins, and dangerous sewer networks scattered across the city.
Starting the Circus Investigation
The quest begins in Rivington after a chaotic encounter reveals that the real entertainer has been replaced by a shapeshifter. Lucretious demands that you locate the true pieces of her star attraction so she can piece him back together for future shows. Initiating this search requires careful observation and a willingness to pick locks in highly restricted civilian areas.Before leaving the carnival grounds, players can find the first crucial piece of evidence hidden near the local vendors. Checking the chests inside the necromancer's personal tent will yield the clown's severed hand, which sets the stage for the rest of your investigation. This initial discovery highlights the necessity of thorough looting throughout the entire urban zone.
Searching the Lower City Basements
The search grows more complex as you gain access to the Lower City, where several body parts are stashed beneath mundane residences. A severed torso can be discovered by breaking into the cave system underneath the Open Hand Temple, where shapechangers have been plotting in the dark. Navigating these damp corridors requires dealing with hostile entities guarding the hidden remains.
Further exploration leads players to a locked house near the central wall, which contains a hidden hatch beneath a heavy wardrobe. Descending into this particular basement reveals a macabre ritual site holding the clown's severed pelvis. Players should remain vigilant, as these domestic locations frequently feature elaborate traps designed to deter intruders.
Exploring the Undercity Sewers
The final and most hazardous phase of the hunt takes place deep within the sprawling Undercity sewage network. Tracking down the remaining limbs requires exploring the areas surrounding the Undercity Ruins waypoint, where Bhaalist cultists frequently congregate. The severed arm is tucked away in a small room accessible by breaking through a crumbling brick wall near the local vendor.
To find the legs and the head, players must venture closer to the temple entrance and examine the grim piles of remains left by the murderers. Defeating the ambushers in these low-gravity environments ensures that you can safely claim the final pieces for Lucretious. Returning the complete set to the circus rewards the party with powerful spellcasting gloves that significantly boost combat efficiency.
